below/beneath the surface
below the surface
Into or among the deeper aspects of something, as opposed to those that are most easily identified. When you write your book reports, please look below the surface of the text and analyze the author's stylistic choices.
See also: below, surface
beneath the surface
Into or among the deeper aspects of something, as opposed to those that are most easily identified. When you write your book reports, please look beneath the surface of the text and analyze the author's stylistic choices.
See also: beneath, surface
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
below/beneath the ˈsurface
what you cannot see but can only guess at or feel: She seems very calm but beneath the surface I’m sure that she’s very upset. Beneath the surface of this beautiful city there is terrible poverty and suffering, which tourists never see.See also: below, beneath, surface
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- below the surface
- surface
- beneath the surface
- look beneath the surface
- see (something) through rose-colored glasses
- see through rose-colored glasses
- see (something) through rose-coloured spectacles
- back to basics
- basic
- as a whole